In recent years, services that allow people to “rent” another person have gained popularity. You Can Legally Hire Someone To Be Your Boyfriend For A Day In Korea Some people hire a partner for fun, while others do it because they really need company. On the flip side, some people become rentable boyfriends or girlfriends […]
New K-Drama Is So Similar To Min Hee Jin’s Story With HYBE It’s Becoming A Hot Topic
This article is part of our coverage of HYBE vs. ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. You can read more and view the entire timeline here. An upcoming GENIE TV drama is catching everyone’s attention for its uncanny parallels to one of K-Pop’s biggest controversies: Min Hee Jin’s high-profile fallout with HYBE and ADOR. | HYBE […]
“It’s No Longer 2012” — 2NE1’s New Concert Goods Spark Backlash
2NE1 is back — but their new merchandise isn’t bringing it, according to fans. 2NE1’s Dara, CL, Minzy, and Park Bom | YG Entertainment Recently, the group announced a reunion and comeback tour. | YG Entertainment While fans anticipate seeing the group together again, the limited edition official merchandise drop in honor of the 15th […]
NCT Doyoung’s Vocals Go So Hard It’s Better Than Autotune
On September 5, NCT 127 dropped the behind-the-scenes recording video for their title track, “Walk.” This video, filmed earlier this year, revealed the member’s initial reaction to the title track and even included Taeyong’s portion of the recording session. NCT 127 ‘삐그덕 (Walk)’ Recording Behind the Scenes #태용 pic.twitter.com/En1JYRjLJR — 태용.zip (@tyzip_) September 5, 2024 […]
Popular Second-Gen Group Shows What It’s Like To Be A Fan For Over Ten Years
As K-Pop fans, although it may be difficult, we all wish to support our fave groups for years to come. Recently, a video of the girl group Apink and its fans garnered much attention online, receiving over 1.5 million views. Apink members Bomi and Chorong spot a familiar face in the crowd. Turns out, one of […]
Ryu Jun Yeol’s Recent Public Appearance Has Netizens Feeling Hot — But It’s Not What You Think
Actor Ryu Jun Yeol is going viral for his latest public appearance. Ryu Jun Yeol | Hankyung On July 19, KST, the actor attended the 3rd Blue Dragon Series Awards, a new award introduced by the media outlet Sports Chosun to honor the best Korean content produced by streaming services. Soon after his appearance on […]
What Filipinos Think Of Newly Announced “It’s Okay To Not Be Okay” Philippine Adaptation
It’s official—the beloved K-Drama It’s Okay To Not Be Okay is getting a Philippine adaptation! Fans are eagerly anticipating how this local version will bring a fresh perspective to the popular series. Renowned actress Anne Curtis has been cast as the chic and stylish Ko Mun Yeong. Anne Curtis Ko Mun Yeong | tvN She […]
BTS’s RM References ARMYs’ “Inside Joke” In New MV, But It’s Deeper Than That
BTS‘s RM is soon releasing his new solo album, Right Place, Wrong Person, on May 24. Ahead of its release, he released “Come back to me” as a single, along with a cinematic music video. The music video shows RM running through what feels like a maze. He travels from room to room, finding himself […]
IVE’s Rei Gains Attention For Her Phone Lockscreen — Netizens Think It’s Of Another Idol
IVE‘s Rei has gained attention for her phone lockscreen, which is seemingly a photo of herself with another female idol. IVE’s Rei | @reinyourheart/Instagram IVE recently had their latest comeback with the song “HEYA.” [Video could not be displayed] On May 3, IVE made their way to Music Bank, and netizens caught site of Rei’s phone […]
IVE’s Wonyoung Cuts Her Hair — It’s The Shortest Length She’s Ever Had
IVE‘s Wonyoung is known for her long, luscious locks. She’s had the same long wavy locks ever since her initial debut with IZ*ONE. Fans have been clamoring to see her try a different hairstyle. The furthest she went was dyeing her hair blond once. Fans even used photoshop to see what she would look like with […]
What It’s Really Like Working With Zico, According To BOYNEXTDOOR
BOYNEXTDOOR debuted under Zico‘s label KOZ Entertainment on May 30, 2023, and the third-gen idol confirmed that he was acting as the group’s producer. In a recent video with soloist Kim Jaejoong, three BOYNEXTDOOR members broke down what it’s like to work with the Block B member and company founder. (From left:) BOYNEXTDOOR’s Leehan, Jaehyun, […]
Viral 3rd Generation Group Announce Member Departure In Absurd Way (And It’s Not The First Time!)
Earlier today, S Media Entertainment made a striking announcement regarding the lineup change in the viral third generation girl group LAYSHA. Sia, a prominent member of the group, has decided to part ways, marking a significant shift in the group’s dynamics. | @laysha__official/Instagram While the departure of a group member is typically a somber affair, […]
What It’s Really Like Dating Korean Men — According To A Korean Woman
Despite what’s shown in K-dramas and K-Pop that have become popular all around the world, the reality of dating a Korean guy can be very different. To make sure no one is fooled by the fantasy, Kelsey, The Korean, shared seven things to expect when dating a Korean guy, from the perspective and experiences of […]
“It’s No Problem, Right?” Netizens Swoon For Viral Clip Showing BTS J-Hope’s True Personality
BTS‘s J-Hope is full of endless charms! Your browser does not support video. Also known as “Jung Team Leader,” J-Hope is known for his assertive and strong personality. Always leading by example, he stays kind while maintaining a resolute tone when guiding the BTS members. Your browser does not support video. In a new viral post […]
BTS’s Jungkook Flexes A Special Brand At The Airport — Now, It’s Sold Out
Today, BTS‘s Jungkook and Jimin turned Gimpo International Airport into their runway as they arrived to catch a flight to Japan. Jimin Jungkook Both BTS members looked handsome in their head-to-toe casual wear, but eagle-eyed fans spotted something special about Jungkook’s outfit. The star is wearing a beige “RLoveLution Hoodie“ from GRAFFITIONMiND‘s 2023 Fall/Winter SPREADYOU;TH collection. The brand GRAFFITIONMiND belongs to none […]
“It’s Because He’s A Fairy” — Netizens Notice BTS V’s Unique Habit
BTS‘s V has all kinds of cute and quirky habits. Some are totally adorable, like his rectangular smile… Your browser does not support video. …and some are a bit more dangerous to our hearts, like his cool and charismatic expressions on stage! Your browser does not support video. However, one of his habits is so subtle, you […]
“It’s About Loneliness”: Rowoon Spills His Hot Take About Fandom Culture
Former SF9 member Rowoon was recently interviewed by AnOther Magazine, opening up about his career as an idol and actor. Rowoon | AnOther Magazine The interviewer noted that Korean has become increasingly popular to learn, according to the language-learning app Duolingo. Rowoon commented that he felt proud that so many people are appreciating Hangul. This is […]
“It’s Destiny!” BTS Jungkook’s Female “Twin” Saya Hirai’s Unexpected Connection To Another BTS Member Has Netizens Shook
Since debuting, BTS‘s Jungkook has had a lot of comparisons to other stars who are said to look like the idol. BTS’s Jungkook | @jungkook.97/Instagram Along with some other idols and influencers, one woman has become a hot topic after being Jungkook’s “twin.” Earlier in the year, Shim Hyung Tak‘s wife Saya Hirai went viral after […]
It’s Official: ZEROBASEONE’s “Youth In The Shade” Becomes The Best-Selling K-Pop Debut Album Ever
In the days and weeks leading up to their debut, Boys Planet project group ZEROBASEONE was already breaking records with pre-order numbers, social media milestones, and more. The anticipation for their debut has been building ever since their member line-up was revealed, and the group is well on their way to becoming a huge force in the […]
“It’s Unhealthy!” An Increase In Young K-Pop Idols Becoming Designer Brand Ambassadors Sparks A Heated Debate Online
The past few years have seen the rise of fourth-generation girl groups! Each time a group debuts, the members become a hot topic and amass fans from across the world. Considering how young many of them are, it isn’t surprising that many of the fans are only children or teenagers themselves. The members of IVE […]
Qatari Singer Fahad Al Kubaisi Gives BTS New Nickname, And It’s Catching On
BTS has a new nickname, thanks to Qatari singer, record producer, activist, model, and university lecturer Fahad Al Kubaisi! Fahad Al Kubaisi (left) and BTS’s Jungkook (right) | @FahadAlkubaisi/Twitter BTS are known by many names: Bangtan Sonyeondan, Bulletproof Boy Scouts, and affectionately “BANGTANNIES” or “Tannies” by ARMYs. BTS | Louis Vuitton Last week, BTS‘s Jungkook officially made history […]
The Tweet From BTS’s Jungkook That’s So Iconic It’s Included In A List Of “Twitter’s Greatest Hits In 16 Years”
The members of BTS have a habit of sending ARMYs into meltdown when they post something on social media, whether it’s Twitter, Weverse, or Instagram. Recently, Jungkook‘s influence was on show when one of his tweets made it onto a list of the most iconic posts since the platform was created. BTS’s Jungkook | @bts_twt/Twitter […]
Soobin Finds A Viral Fancam From TXT’s Concert, But It’s Not Of The Members
TXT‘s Soobin recently hosted a live broadcast after the group’s concert in Thailand, where he chatted with fans about their concert, the group’s new hair colors, and gave a tiny comeback spoiler. While chatting about their current tour, he hilariously revealed he discovered a viral fancam from their concert, but it wasn’t of any of […]
Park Hyung Sik Spills On What It’s Like Being Besties With Fellow Wooga Squad Member BTS’s V
There are a lot of iconic friendships in the Korean entertainment industry, and there’s nothing netizens love more than when their favorites interact with each other. One truly iconic friendship group is the Wooga Squad which includes BTS‘s V, Park Hyung Sik, Park Seo Joon, Choi Woo Shik, and Peakboy. The members of the Wooga […]
These 26 K-Pop Comebacks Set For March 2022 Prove It’s Going To Be An INSANE Month
If you think 2022 has brought a busy K-Pop schedule so far, then get ready to be scrambling to keep up with all the comebacks planned for March! There have been dozens of announcements for group comebacks and debuts as well as soloist releases for this next month, many of which are some pretty major […]